For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,935 students in 95120, CA (there are , serving 923 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 95120, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95120, CA are Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Leland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95120 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95120, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95120, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Graystone Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Leland High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,519 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
95120, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95120, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95120, CA include Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Leland High School.
How many public schools are located in 95120?
8 public schools are located in 95120.
What percentage of students in 95120 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 95120 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95120?
95120 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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